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DR. WILLIAM FERNANDO BUITRAGO M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1376856948
Surgery in Baytown, TX

Active since July 23, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
821 SHARON LN, BAYTOWN, TX 77521(832) 360-4411(832) 558-4544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2025, Aug 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. William Fernando Buitrago M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WILLIAM FERNANDO BUITRAGO M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1376856948) is an individual surgery provider in Baytown, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q9305) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376856948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM FERNANDO BUITRAGOCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address821 SHARON LNBaytown, TX 77521-9693
Mailing Address821 Sharon LnBaytown, TX 77521-9693 · (832) 360-4411 · Fax (832) 558-4544
Phone(832) 360-4411
Fax(832) 558-4544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1376856948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q9305
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
821 SHARON LN, Baytown, TX 77521
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William Fernando Buitrago M.d., Ph.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4688962376
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161012002439
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Pasadena, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450097
Location4000 Spencer HwyPasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Houston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670320
Location15149 Wallisville RoadHouston, TX 77049 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77521 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WILLIAM F BUITRAGO MD PLLC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
821 SHARON LN
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Harris County (832) 360-4411

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Buitrago's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Buitrago is 1376856948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2010.

Where is William Buitrago located?

William Buitrago practices at 821 Sharon Ln, Baytown, TX 77521. The listed phone number is (832) 360-4411.

What is William Buitrago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is William Buitrago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Buitrago is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does William Buitrago accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Community Health Choice list William Buitrago as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is William Buitrago affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Buitrago is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast and East Houston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Buitrago was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.